The weight limit is now 3 tons; previously it was 14 tons. Motorists exceeding the 3-ton weight limit are advised to bypass the bridge by using either Ark Road or Cappahosic Road as a detour, which may add 5 to 10 minutes to their travel time, said the spokeswoman.

The bridge was built in 1937 and is scheduled for replacement sometime between 2012 and 2017.